Tonya Burton, Violist
Grammy nominated Violist, Tonya Burton enjoys a diverse career of both solo and ensemble playing. She recently won third place in the 2023 American Prize for Instrumental Soloists, ‘Best Classical Artist’ in the D.C. Wammie awards, and a track from her solo album won a 2022 Wammie award for ‘Best Classical Song.’ She has performed in major venues across the United States, Canada, China, Switzerland and Italy.
An artistic leader, Burton is a core member of the Kinetic Ensemble, both performing and programming for the Houston based string orchestra known for showcasing diverse, under-represented and newly composed classical music. She also curates and performs with the Monarch Chamber Players, a group dedicated to making high-level chamber music accessible through free concerts in unique venues across the Houston area. She frequently performs with Musiqa, Aperio, Houston Symphony, Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra, and is an Affiliate Artist with the Apollo Chamber Players.